The Bank of Korea announced on July 24 that it will issue two commemorative coins this year to mark the 80th anniversary of Liberation.
The coins are named "80th Anniversary of Liberation," and both are silver coins with a face value of 70,000 won. The Bank of Korea explained, "The obverse side of the coins symbolically represents the connection and integration between past and present generations, as well as hope for the future brought by Liberation." The reverse side features the official emblem of the 80th Anniversary of Liberation commemorative project. One coin depicts independence activists and the future generation marching together against the backdrop of the Taegeukgi, while the other features images using beams of light, footprints, and wave patterns.
A total of 14,000 coins will be issued, with 7,000 coins for each type. Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corporation will begin accepting reservations starting August 11 through financial institutions (Woori Bank and NongHyup Bank) and its own online shopping mall.
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